Food Access and Nutrition for Older People in Scotland

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the valuable work of Food Train in supporting older people across Scotland to access nutritious food, maintain independence and reduce social isolation; notes its continued advocacy to ensure that older people's voices are represented in public policy; recognises the contribution of Food Train's Falkirk service and its volunteers in providing practical support, regular social contact and access to food for older people across the Falkirk area; acknowledges concerns regarding food insecurity and the risk of malnutrition among older people living at home; welcomes the contribution of community-based food access initiatives and volunteers; recognises the objectives of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022, and calls on the Scottish Government to continue working with local authorities, health and social care partnerships and third-sector organisations to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for older people throughout Scotland.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Lab 2 SNP 2

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-01954 by reference.